Sunday, August 24, 2014

Exodus 3-Outline


Exodus 3

Study: Israel in Egypt

Store: “Always be joyful. Keep on praying. No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Apply: God’s Voice and Deliverance

Learn: Moses and the Burning Bush

1. God’s Presence (Exodus 3:1-6)
§  God’s Timing
o   Moses is tending to the flock
**Bonus Question-How long from the time Moses fled Egypt until God reveled Himself in the burning bush? Acts 7:30
o   Three 40’s -40 years as a prince in Egypt
                                                             -40 years as a Shepherd in Midian
                                                             -40 years as a king in Jeshurun

·       It is not until the Second forty that God calls him to return to Egypt to free the Israelites.


·       What changes and training over the last 80 years have we seen God make in the life of Moses?
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§  In what ways does God grab our attention?
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§  In what ways has God changed and trained you?
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·       God’s Holiness
o   How does God reveal His presence to Moses?


     ***Bonus Question: What is the significance of the Mountain of God?



·       What is Moses’ immediate reaction when God reveals who he is to Moses?
o   He buries his face in his hands, afraid to look. Why?


o   How do we take God for granted today?


o   How do we get the “Fear” of God back?
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·       At God’s command Moses did what?



§  What does this reveal about Moses’ understanding of God?
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§  Today God gives us many commands; do we react in obedience, reverence, and with haste?


·       What are some things God commands us to do today?
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                                 ***When God tells us to do something we should do it!


2. God’s Omnipotence and Calling (Exodus 3:7-10)

            -What do we learn about God in verses 7-8
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·       What immediate command does God give Moses?
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o   Where else do we see Jesus giving this similar command to us?
·       Matthew 28:19
·       This is a command to GO and do. God does not say, “If you want to.”
§  Are you obedient to GO when God tells you to go?


3. Moses’ Excuses (Exodus 3:11-18)
o   Upon God’s command, Moses immediately responds with excuses of why he is unqualified to go.
§  3 Excuses Moses Makes

1.    Inadequacy
a.      Who am I-He questions his ability
                                                                                                              i.     What makes you feel inadequate?

b.     How am I capable of doing something like that?




2.    Doubt
a.      He doubted God’s ability to prepare the way.
                                                                                                              i.     List 2 ways you have doubted God.
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3.      Fear
a.      What do I say, what if they don’t believe me?
                                                                                                              i.     List two ways fears you have that are keeping you from fulfilling God’s call on your life.
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  4. God’s guidance and assurance (Exodus 3:11-22)

o   God’s Responses
o   Excuse #1-“Who am I…”
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o   Excuse #2-“…they won’t believe me…then what should I tell them?”
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o   What does the name “I AM” symbolize?
§  God is never changing
§  He is the same yesterday, today and forever
·       Hebrews 13:8
  ****Bonus Question: Why did God address Himself as the Father of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob?


§  God’s commands
o   What 2 commands did God give Moses in verses 16-18
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§  God’s re-assurance
o   How did God reassure Moses in verses 18-22
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o   God gave Moses the greatest re-assurance in verses 19-22
                                                      How does this passage give you hope?
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Take-Away

1. God is alive and active
2. Be obedient and act on God’s commands
3. Trust in God’s plan for your life

4. Cling and claim His promises.

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